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So, to best explain, after another topic discussed the ability of toner to withstand sunlight, I decided to experiment.

 

You can see the results here.

 

On March 10, 2012, I took a paisley clipart and printed it on my beloved Xerox Phaser 8200. The Phaser uses Solid Ink Technology, think of a "crayon" printer, the colors are amazing.

 

So, after I printed the template, then I "colored" it in with a Office Max Metallic Marker, Koh I Noor Progresso Woodless Pencils and Koh I Noor Drylighter and various Fountain Pen Ink including Noodler's Bad Belted King Fisher. (I think the burgundy is Swishmix).

 

Then, I scanned the doodle. Here is a copy of the scan and then I printed the scanned copy on the Xerox and on the Imagistics (Samsung) Laser Printer. I also took pictures of all three. The Phaser Print could be distinguished from the Original because of the metallic ink.

 

See the close-ups from these photos.

 

Original

http://www.sheismylawyer.com/INK/images/_nb_mediaFrames/128222012-03-10-Ink_Paisley.png

 

 

Phaser

http://www.sheismylawyer.com/INK/images/_nb_mediaFrames/128232012-03-10-Phaser_Pais.png

 

 

Then, I took pictures of all three versions.

Finally, I placed all three in the window to see how they would hold up.

 

Scan of Original after being in the sun from 3/10 to 4/21

 

http://www.sheismylawyer.com/INK/images/_nb_mediaFrames/128142012-04-21-ex2_10.jpg

 

 

Scan of B&W after being in the sun from 3/10 to 4/21

 

http://www.sheismylawyer.com/INK/images/_nb_mediaFrames/128152012-04-21-ex2_20.jpg

 

 

Scan of Xerox Phaser Print after being in the sun from 3/10 to 4/21

 

http://www.sheismylawyer.com/INK/images/_nb_mediaFrames/128162012-04-21-ex2_30.jpg

 

 

As you can see, reds do not hold up well.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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So, to best explain, after another topic discussed the ability of toner to withstand sunlight, I decided to experiment.

 

You can see the results here.

 

On March 10, 2012, I took a paisley clipart and printed it on my beloved Xerox Phaser 8200. The Phaser uses Solid Ink Technology, think of a "crayon" printer, the colors are amazing.

 

So, after I printed the template, then I "colored" it in with a Office Max Metallic Marker, Koh I Noor Progresso Woodless Pencils and Koh I Noor Drylighter and various Fountain Pen Ink including Noodler's Bad Belted King Fisher. (I think the burgundy is Swishmix).

 

Then, I scanned the doodle. Here is a copy of the scan and then I printed the scanned copy on the Xerox and on the Imagistics (Samsung) Laser Printer. I also took pictures of all three. The Phaser Print could be distinguished from the Original because of the metallic ink.

 

See the close-ups from these photos.

 

Original

http://www.sheismylawyer.com/INK/images/_nb_mediaFrames/128222012-03-10-Ink_Paisley.png

 

 

Phaser

http://www.sheismylawyer.com/INK/images/_nb_mediaFrames/128232012-03-10-Phaser_Pais.png

 

 

Then, I took pictures of all three versions.

Finally, I placed all three in the window to see how they would hold up.

 

Scan of Original after being in the sun from 3/10 to 4/21

 

http://www.sheismylawyer.com/INK/images/_nb_mediaFrames/128142012-04-21-ex2_10.jpg

 

 

Scan of B&W after being in the sun from 3/10 to 4/21

 

http://www.sheismylawyer.com/INK/images/_nb_mediaFrames/128152012-04-21-ex2_20.jpg

 

 

Scan of Xerox Phaser Print after being in the sun from 3/10 to 4/21

 

http://www.sheismylawyer.com/INK/images/_nb_mediaFrames/128162012-04-21-ex2_30.jpg

 

 

As you can see, reds do not hold up well.

Unfortunately your "after" images are not showing up :headsmack: .

On a sacred quest for the perfect blue ink mixture!

ink stained wretch filling inkwell

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You can see the results here.

 

When you go to the website, click on the larger images which should be

 

Here

 

Here

 

and

 

Here

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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These photos are large... Sorry

 

http://sheismylawyer.com/INK/attachments/2012-05-16_Ink_Exp3_03.jpg

 

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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http://sheismylawyer.com/INK/attachments/2012-05-16_Ink_Exp3_02.jpg

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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http://sheismylawyer.com/INK/attachments/2012-05-16_Ink_Exp3_01.jpg

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Well, I can sure see those :headsmack: !

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lol

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Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I just looked at the close ups. I must say that I love my scanner.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Final installment of this experiment. I had to make room for the newest samples.

 

From Xerox Phaser - Solid Ink

 

As you see the magenta faded first.

 

http://sheismylawyer.com/INK/attachments/2012-07-06_14_small.jpg

 

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Noodler's ink on the original still looks great.

 

http://sheismylawyer.com/INK/attachments/2012-07-06_13_small.jpg

 

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The toner held up well, but black usually does.

 

 

http://sheismylawyer.com/INK/attachments/2012-07-06_15.jpg

 

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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So, to best explain, after another topic discussed the ability of toner to withstand sunlight, I decided to experiment.

 

You can see the results here.

 

On March 10, 2012, I took a paisley clipart and printed it on my beloved Xerox Phaser 8200. The Phaser uses Solid Ink Technology, think of a "crayon" printer, the colors are amazing.

 

So, after I printed the template, then I "colored" it in with a Office Max Metallic Marker, Koh I Noor Progresso Woodless Pencils and Koh I Noor Drylighter and various Fountain Pen Ink including Noodler's Bad Belted King Fisher. (I think the burgundy is Swishmix).

 

Then, I scanned the doodle. Here is a copy of the scan and then I printed the scanned copy on the Xerox and on the Imagistics (Samsung) Laser Printer. I also took pictures of all three. The Phaser Print could be distinguished from the Original because of the metallic ink.

 

See the close-ups from these photos.

 

Original

http://www.sheismylawyer.com/INK/images/_nb_mediaFrames/128222012-03-10-Ink_Paisley.png

 

 

Phaser

http://www.sheismylawyer.com/INK/images/_nb_mediaFrames/128232012-03-10-Phaser_Pais.png

 

 

Then, I took pictures of all three versions.

Finally, I placed all three in the window to see how they would hold up.

 

Scan of Original after being in the sun from 3/10 to 4/21

 

http://www.sheismylawyer.com/INK/images/_nb_mediaFrames/128142012-04-21-ex2_10.jpg

 

 

Scan of B&W after being in the sun from 3/10 to 4/21

 

http://www.sheismylawyer.com/INK/images/_nb_mediaFrames/128152012-04-21-ex2_20.jpg

 

 

Scan of Xerox Phaser Print after being in the sun from 3/10 to 4/21

 

http://www.sheismylawyer.com/INK/images/_nb_mediaFrames/128162012-04-21-ex2_30.jpg

 

 

As you can see, reds do not hold up well.

 

OMG ^bumping an amazing thread; I never knew the difference with the Phaser!

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All kidding about Geeks and Phasers --- I love my phaser. It is one of the best printers I have ever owned.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2013 Fade Olympics will be starting soon.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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